CuZn's disk systems are less expensive to buy and maintain
than tank systems

The disks have a larger surface area of media, which increases
contact time and effectiveness

They dont require backwashing, thereby saving money and water

Using disks eliminates the need for cartridges, which reduces
manufacturing and disposal costs

The FilterFoam disks are natural, non-toxic and recyclable

The media is safe for drinking water applications, NSF standards
41 and 62

In commercial water loop applications, the disks will control
hardness, scale and bacteria all without the use of chemicals

The disk systems will save time, money, maintenance and energy use
over traditional chemical treatment in water loops

This is a sustainable technology that can contribute to extra LEED
points for innovation, design and energy efficiency

In drinking or single pass applications, the disks can remove
chlorine, heavy metals and improve water quality

Combined with high quality carbon, the medias can provide a
simple, long life and high quality drinking water system

For
a more detailed discussion about CuZn filtration medias, click
here.

The CuZn FilterFoam
is considered the standard cartridge that is used for those with Chlorine
in your water and is almost always a part of your water purification
solution, unless you are on well water. The FilterFoam media is used
for point-of-use countertop and under-counter models, shower filters, bath
filters, travel filters and whole house systems. But rarely is Chlorine the
only water problem to be resolved.

What's In Your Water?

Before purchasing a water filter, you should know what
is in your water because
different water pollution problems require different media solutions. If
you are only interested
in removing city water disinfection chemicals, the standard options are
chlorine, chloramine and fluoride.

If the disinfection chemicals used by
your water treatment company are not listed on your water bill, simply
call your water department
and ask them. The question to ask is. "How many parts per million
(ppm) of chlorine, chloramines and fluoride, if any, do you add to the
water?"

Not every water treatment facility uses all three. Some only
use chlorine, some use a combination of chlorine and chloramines, some
use only chloramines, some use chlorine and fluoride, some use chloramines
and fluoride and some use all three.

Once you know what you want to remove, the choice becomes easy. You
can get a:

Other Water Contaminants and Problems

Chlorine, chloramine and fluoride are the most popular options for countertop
and under-counter point of use water filtration. But there are many other
water pollutants that you may want to also remove, as described below.
If you are not sure what contaminants are in your water, we offer
an inexpensive Do-It-Yourself
Water Test Kit that checks your water for Bacteria, Lead, Pesticides,
Nitrates, Nitrites, Chlorine, pH and Hardness, eight of the most common
and potentially hazardous contaminants found in drinking water. A kit
is available for both city and well water.

Specialty single and multiple cartridge countertop, under-counter and whole
house systems
are available, using filtration medias appropriate to the problem.
Most of the systems listed below include CuZn's FilterFoam media plus
other medias to treat specific problems. CuZn has perfected a multi-media layering
technique that maximizes media performance, enabling them to combine several
medias in a single cartridge, without compromising
water flow and maximizing performance.

Cysts (Bacteria) and Pharmaceutical Drugs

Common water-borne microbiological cysts (bacteria) are Cryptosporidium
or Giardia cysts. If your municipal water department is using chlorine
and/or chloramines to treat your water, cysts should not be a problem
unless there is a contamination in the water lines somewhere between
your house and the water processing plant. If you are on well
water, cysts are potentially a problem. A water
test can detect bacteria in your
water.

A recent analysis of tap water supplies in major metropolitan
areas discovered that the water was contaminated with trace amounts
of pharmaceuticals including antibiotics, anti-seizure medications,
anti-inflammatory drugs, psychotropic drugs, pain medications and even
caffeine. If you suspect that your water may be contaminate with cysts
or pharmaceutical drugs, upgrade to the 1-micron
absolute activated acid wash coconut shell carbon filter.

Arsenic (often found in Well Water or Spring Water)

Arsenic is a semi-metal element thatis odorless and tasteless.
It enters drinking water supplies from natural deposits in the earth
or from agricultural and industrial practices. Non-cancer effects can
include thickening and discoloration of the skin, stomach pain, nausea,
vomiting; diarrhea; numbness in hands and feet; partial paralysis;
and blindness. Arsenic has been linked to cancer of the bladder, lungs, skin,
kidney, nasal passages, liver and prostate. If your water has tested
positive for arsenic, CuZn
offers countertop, under-counter and whole house arsenic filters.

Nitrate Removal (often found in Well Water or Spring Water)

Drinking water high in nitrate is potentially harmful to human and
animal health. Nitrate (NO3) is a naturally occurring form of nitrogen
(N) which is very mobile in water. It is essential for plant growth
and is often added to soil to improve productivity. Water moving down
through soil after rainfall or irrigation carries dissolved nitrate
with it to ground water. In this way, nitrate enters the water supplies
of many homeowners who use wells or springs. If your source of water
is a well or spring and tests have identified nitrate, CuZn
offers countertop, under-counter and whole house nitrate filters.
A water test can
detect nitrates in your water.

Radioactives

In addition to nuclear disasters such as the recent one in Japan,
radiation enters drinking water supplies from natural deposits in the
earth or from agricultural and industrial practices. CuZn uses activated
carbon, mixed bed cation and anion resin and inorganic based ion exchanger
media that lasts roughly six months or up to 1,000 gallons. This combination
of medias removes strontium, uranium, plutonium, cesium, iodine and
other radioactive contaminants, and iodide to a lesser degree. CuZn
offers countertop and under-counter water filters for Radioactives.

Hardness in Water

Hard water is one of the most common water quality concerns reported
by consumers in the United States. The hardness of water is determined
by the calcium and, to a lesser extent, magnesium carbonates naturally
dissolved in it. As the concentration of the dissolved minerals increase,
the water becomes harder.

Hard water can be a nuisance in many ways. Most directly, you notice
it on your skin and hair since you bathe in water frequently. Very
hard water also leaves calcium scale or mineral deposit behind when
it is heated up. Beyond that, you may notice an accumulation of white,
chalky deposits on items such as plumbing, tubs, sinks, pots and pans.
If you have
hard water, CuZn
offers a whole house salt free water softener. A water
test can detect hardness in your water.

Acid Water (low pH)

Acid water is water with a potential hydrogen (pH) of less than 7.
pH refers to the amount of hydrogen ions mixed in with the water. pH
is measured on a scale from 0 to 14, and 7 represents neutral where
the water is neither alkaline nor acidic. Zero through 7 indicates
acidity, the lower the number the higher the acidity. Seven through
14 indicates alkalinity, the higher the number the higher the alkalinity.

The corrosive nature of acidic water causes metal ions such as iron,
manganese, copper, lead and zinc to leach into the water, causing elevated
levels of toxic metals in your water. Signs of acid water are corrosion
of fixtures, blue staining (from copper pipes) or rust staining (from
iron pipes). Acidic water can also cause pinhole leaks and pipe failure
over time. It may also cause aesthetic problems, such as a metallic
or sour taste. If your water is acidic, click
here. A water test can
detect the pH of your water.

Iron and Sulphur Removal (Orange Tint to Water)

To determine whether or not the CuZn filter will remove iron from
your drinking water, here's a simple test you can do yourself: Fill
a clear glass with water and let it sit for 15-20 minutes. If the iron
settles to the bottom then the standard 5-micron CuZn Countertop Water
Filter should be able to remove the majority of the iron particles.
If the particles remain suspended, a filter won't help. CuZn
offers a whole house iron and sulfur systems.

Unsure About Your Water Quality?

If you are not sure what contaminants are in your water, we offer
an inexpensive Do-It-Yourself
Water Test Kit that checks your water for Bacteria, Lead, Pesticides,
Nitrates, Nitrites, Chlorine, pH and Hardness, eight of the most common
and potentially hazardous contaminants found in drinking water. A kit
is available for both city and well water. To find out if your city was
has fluoride or chloramine, call you water department that supplies your
water. The phone number can be found on your water bill. Ask them how
many parts per million (ppm) of chloramines, fluoride and chlorine they
add to your water, if any.

CuZn Water Filtration Systems might seem
more expensive up front,
but
you get a much longer life from the product,
saving you a lot of money over the years.

CuZn
Bath Ball Water Filter for Bath Tub Water Spouts $56.95

CuZn
Bath Ball filter hangs on a standard bath tub faucet
that has a flow-engage knob on top (see picture to right). CuZn Bath
Balls last significantly longer than other brands (15,000 gallons).
If you use unfiltered water, every time you step into a hot, steamy bath,
your body soaks up chlorine like a sponge. You absorb more chlorine when
you bathe than you do from your drinking water.

The
CuZn Bath Ball is for people who want a quick, mess less way to fill
their bath with clean, filtered water. The Bath Ball utilizes the new
PowerDisk patented FilterFoam technology, designed exclusively by
CuZn for water filter applications. The new PowerDisk will eliminate
dirt, sediment, odors and chlorine that causes dry, itchy, flaky skin,
brittle hair, eye, lung and sinus irritation. Added PowerDisk benefits
are your bathtub will stay cleaner longer because the filter reduces
lime scale, mold, and mildew deposits and helps to soften your water
naturally (without salt!!) leaving your skin supple and smooth and
your hair soft, silky and manageable. Available for Chlorine or Chloramines. more
info

CuZn
TurboShower Filter without Showerhead $69.95

The
CuZn TurboShower utilizes the new PowerDisk Patented FilterFoam Technology,
designed exclusively by CuZn for shower filter applications. The new
PowerDisk with it's non-woven filter pad will eliminate dirt, sediment,
odors and chlorine that causes dry, itchy, flaky skin, brittle hair,
eye, lung and sinus irritation. Added PowerDisk benefits are your shower
will stay cleaner longer because it reduces lime scale, mold, and mildew
deposits and helps to soften your water naturally without salt,leaving
your skin supple and smooth and your hair soft, silky and manageable.
Treats 15,000 gallons. Available for Chlorine or Chloramines. more
info

CuZn
Bitty Bitty Travel Countertop Water Filter $69.95

The
slim CuZn Itty-Bitty Travel Counter-Top Water Filter design assures you
of instant, top-quality water wherever you go. It works with any faucet
that has a removable faucet aerator to filter all your water needs,
providing you of the best possible water for drinking, washing, brushing
teeth, etc. Because the Travel Filter combines two filtration Media into
one housing, it removes contaminants longer than carbon-only systems
can. The Travel Filter has an estimated capacity of 1,500 gallons or
one year whichever comes first and is not refillable. Water flows through
the filters at up to 3/4 gpm. more
info

CuZn
GardenMate Garden Water Filter $69.95

CuZn
GardenMate water garden filters eliminate chlorine and restores luster
to plants, making them healthier and stronger. The CuZn GardenMate garden
water filters reduce lime scale, mold, and mildew deposits and helps
to soften your water naturally without salt! When used to water potted
plants, it eliminates the salt ring inside your pots, and minimizes leaf
burn. It restores luster to plants and makes them hardier. For gardens,
you will receive the same benefits mentioned above, plus your plants
will be healthier, stronger and produced more. The finishing touch to
organic gardening. Available for chlorine or chloramines. more
info

CuZn
AquaMate RV Exterior Water Filter $69.95

Take
pure, filtered water with you on the road. CuZn's AquaMate RV Water
Filter installs easily between the supply and the intake on your vehicle.
The CuZn AquaMate utilizes the PowerDisk Patented FilterFoam Technology,
designed exclusively by CuZn for dechlorinating applications. The
PowerDisk with it's non-woven filter pad will eliminate dirt, sediment,
odors and chlorine. It also reduces lime scale, mold, and mildew deposits
and helps to soften your water naturally without salt! Available for
chlorine or chloramines. more
info

CuZn
Whole House Water Filter Systems Starting at $179-$2750

CuZn
Whole House Water Filter Cartridges provide an uninterrupted supply of
pure, filtered water throughout the whole house and yard. All the water
used for drinking, cooking, bathing, washing, laundry and landscaping
benefits from being purified by one central whole house system. CuZn's
water filter for the whole house safeguards health and protects plumbing
and appliances from staining, corrosion and scale. Whole house filters
removes hundreds of contaminants including chlorine, lead, heavy metals,
iron, hydrogen sulfide and hard scale. CuZn-filtered water is noticeably
softer without salts or chemicals. Nor are there membranes or filters
to replace. CuZn's whole house water filter cartridges will provide years
of service and can be refilled when the media bed is exhausted.

A variety of CuZn Whole House Filtration models are available to treat
45,000, 80,000, 300,000 and 500,000 gallons and to treat a variety of
problems, including the following:

Many systems treat more than one problem. Most models do not require
back-washing or electricity. Most models are designed for 3/4" pipes,
but we do have options for 1" pipes. Custom models are available. Call
us toll free Carbon green system that
treats 300,000+ gallons of water, or the larger 500,000 gallon back-washing
single or double cartridge systems for larger homes. more
info

CuZn Replacement Filters

CuZn products use
acid wash, dedusted coconut shell carbon media and/or CuZn's patented
FilterFoam media. The size and shape of the FilterFoam varies, depending
on the water filter model. Countertop and under-counter models all include
a spun polypropylene sediment prefilter with the replacement filter.
more info